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October 29, 2012

Today I wanted to share some images of Downton Abbey with you guys from our trip to England! When I learned you could actually visit the Castle they film at in Downton Abbey, I was elated! I googled the directions from where we were staying, it was about a 2 hour drive. so it was set. We rented a car and headed there on the 2nd day of our trip. I had no idea it'd be so amazing and incredible in person. The castle is actually called Highclere Castle, they often tours during the seasons they're open. It was amazing!

Front entrance! Holy smokes! We weren't allowed to take any pics of the inside so these are just outside shots. Inside was amazing. We saw the main entrance room, the library, dining room, stairway, and some of the bedrooms! They film the downstairs servant area/kitchen and some of the rooms on another location, so it was a little different but still amazing to see most of it! The rooms are actually so much smaller in person, they make it seems so huge on tv!

Tip: If you ever take a visit to Highclere Castle, go toward the end of the day! We went around 3:00, it closed at 5:00 but they stop letting people in at 4:00. The last of the tour buses was just about leaving when we got there and it was not crowded at all! We could see the rooms inside quite easily and we got plenty of photos without big tour buses blocking the castle. Also, if you are able to rent a car during your trip, definitely drive to the castle. We looked up tours with a group and it was quite expensive, I think $100 per person or something, as they take you on the bus. The entry cost to the castle was around £13 for the gardens, castle, and exhibitions - very reasonable! Plus it's just nice to be on your own schedule. If we ever go again, I am going to spend all day here ;)

We had tea & scones in their tea room. Nick & I sat and enjoyed the scenery - hands down the best part of the trip. So peaceful, the scones and clotted cream/jam were so good.

They had really pretty gardens, it was so fun to walk around and explore.

Danni, such a lovely post and beautiful photos. I live in the UK but never been to visit, I didn't know your could, so was really interesting to read about your trip. I hope you don't mind but I shared some of your photos on my blog (linking back of course!) as I thought some of my readers would appreciate them too and your post. Thank you.

I live in a town near Highclere Castle (Newbury) and I really don't mean to burst any bubbles but most of the interior isn't actually filmed at the Castle it's done elsewhere... some place closer to London.

But the castle is amazing and I recommend you to come in August and stay for the Battle Proms. Its a night of fireworks, classical musics, spitfigher planes. Bring your best crockery and table cloths and have a royal picnic.

Also if you are in the area you can go to Bucklebury (20 minutes the other side of Newbury) and drink in the Pub Kate Middleton's parents drink in. It's very small but nice.